Âé¶¹APP

The Lao PDR Smooth Transition Strategy for LDC Graduation in 2026 and beyond

Document Summary: 
The Smooth Transition Strategy (STS) sets out Lao PDR¡¯s plans to manage the historic LDC graduation process. This milestone has been a national aspiration since 2000, and meeting the globally-defined criteria to be eligible for graduation at the 2018 and 2021 triennial reviews represents a major achievement.
Author: 
LDC Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Lao PDR With the technical assistance of the Âé¶¹APP The Lao PDR Smooth Transition Strategy for LDC Graduation in 2026 and beyond
Publication Date: 
2025